The town of Sanchi is full of serenity and spirituality. It is a treasure trove of stone buildings surrounded by green hills. As one of the prominent landmarks in the Buddhist circuit, being a Buddhist shrine, a legacy of high-level Buddhist monuments such as the Sanchi Stupa or the Pillar of Ashoka is found in Sanchi. Strolling through the various buildings, it is impossible not to be transported back to the time when many saffron-clad Buddhist monks used to throng Sanchi, perhaps chanting “Buddham Sharanam Gacchami”. This peacefulness displayed by Sanchi probably testifies to the ease of one man, the emperor Ashoka belonging to the great Mauryan dynasty. In keeping with its purpose, the shrine has been a silent and patient witness to the rise and fall of empires, quietly securing its place in history and mythology. The magnificent sculptures adorning the various monuments illustrate the various teachings given by Lord Buddha.